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Run a lively stretch of the Río Chili outside Arequipa with guided Class II–III rapids suited to beginners and intermediates. Expect volcanic scenery, an invigorating hour on the water, and practical safety briefings and gear provided.
Run a lively stretch of the Río Chili outside Arequipa with guided Class II–III rapids suited to beginners and intermediates. Expect volcanic scenery, an invigorating hour on the water, and practical safety briefings and gear provided.
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Operated by Tangol · Arequipa, Arequipa
The first paddle stroke slices cool river water as the white city of Arequipa recedes on the road behind you. Sunlight glares off volcanic rock while the Río Chili threads through steep valley walls, pushing and testing the raft as you move from calm Class II training sections into a churning Class III stretch.
moderate.
3 hours.
Moderate—able to paddle for sustained bursts and recover from brief swims; good cardiovascular health recommended
No—this run is designed for beginners and intermediates; guides provide a safety briefing and basic paddling instruction before launch.
Children under 9 (eight and younger) are not allowed; age restrictions are typically enforced for safety and gear fit.
Water comes from the high Andes and can be chilly; operators provide wetsuits or windbreakers when needed.
Roundtrip transfers from central Arequipa are included, usually with pickup and drop-off near Plaza de Armas.
The Río Chili has supplied Arequipa since pre-Columbian times; Spanish colonists expanded irrigation networks that still shape valley agriculture.
Operators emphasize leaving no trace and minimizing plastic; stick to marked access points to avoid accelerating bank erosion and disturbing nesting birds.
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